Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors in people living with HIV in S ão Paulo, Brazil

Conclusions: The results demonstrate that combination of the prevention of modifiable risk factors with considerable changes in lifestyle are determining factors for success in the therapeutic of PLWH. High levels of motivation are essential for behavioral changes, and nurses are ideally position to provide safe care with nonpharmacological strategies for CVD risk reduction.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research